needled

The word “needled” has 2 syllables: nee-dled

It's pronounced as /ˈniː.dəld/

What is synonym and antonym for needled?

In the thesaurus, “needled” has 104 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for needled along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for needled

aggravated
aggrieved
agitated
annoyed
badgered
baited
bedeviled
begged
beleaguered
blandished
bored
bothered
browbeat
bugged
bullied
cajoled
chafed
chivied
chivvied
coaxed
dented
derided
dinted
discomforted
disturbed
dogged
egged
embossed
exasperated
exhorted
fretted
frosted
galled
gibed
goaded
got
grated
griped
hagrode
harassed
harried
hassled
hazed
heckled
hectored
henpecked
hounded
importuned
imprinted
incited
insisted
irked
irritated
itched
jeered
jibed
made game of
mocked
nagged
narked
nettled
nitpicked
peeved
persecuted
perturbed
pestered
picked at
picked on
pierced
piqued
plagued
plead
pleaded
pled
pressed
pressured
pricked
prodded
prompted
punctured
pushed
put out
rasped
rid
ridiculed
riled
rode
ruffled
spited
spurred
stamped
tapped
taunted
teased
terrorized
tested
tormented
tortured
tried
troubled
urged
vexed
vext
wheedled

Antonyms for needled

acclaimed
applauded
built up
commended
complimented
eulogized
extolled
lauded
praised
recommended
touted

Meanings of needled

verb
1. To pierce with a needle, especially for sewing or acupuncture.
2. To tease in order to provoke; to poke fun at.
3. To form, or be formed, in the shape of a needle.
adjective
1. Covered or armored with needles.

Example Sentences

The tailor deftly needled the fabric, creating precise stitches along the hem.
Despite his best efforts to remain calm, he felt his patience being needled by the incessant noise.
The hiker winced as he accidentally needled his finger on a thorn while exploring the forest.
The athlete's opponent relentlessly needled him with taunts and insults throughout the match.
She tried to ignore the needled comments from her classmates, focusing instead on her studies.

On this page you'll find 115 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to needled, such as: acclaimed, aggravated, aggrieved, agitated, annoyed, applauded, badgered.

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